Cynthia Erivo (CynthiaEriVo) to play Aretha Franklin in NatGeoChannel's 'Genius'
Tony and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo will play Aretha Franklin in season three of anthology serieson the Disney-owned cable network. Nat Geo is billing the season as a definitive, authorized account of the music icon's life and work.
"Aretha Franklin has been a source of inspiration for me since I was a little girl," said Erivo. "Her strength, passion and soul are evident in her everlasting legacy, not only as a transcendent artist, but as a humanitarian and civil rights icon. To have the opportunity to bring her legacy to life and show the fullness of her being, her humanity and brilliance, is an honor.
The season will chronicle Franklin's musical genius and incomparable career and the impact and lasting influence she had on music and culture around the world, in addition to her outspoken championing of civl rights.
"Cynthia Erivo blew me away. Not only is she an incredible and bona fide star, but she is soulful and has tremendous depth as a musical artist," said executive producer Brian Grazer. "Cynthia is the perfect person to portray the profoundly human story behind the genius that is Aretha."to honor Aretha is a great affirmation of her legacy, and Cynthia Erivo is an extraordinary talent with an amazing voice.".
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